Forte Engine Flush - Should I be worried?

[NotConfused]

I had the 125k service done on my Focus by a local independant who I use quite often, and they are very good.

They are a retailer of Forte products, and as such include them in every service. Normally I tell them not to use it because I think its horrible stuff, but unfortunately on this occassion I forgot.

Now I'm afraid that my nice fresh oil will be slowly breaking down from any left over engine flush that wasn't fully drained out originally. I've done 13 miles so far, now call me paranoid but is it worth changing the oil again?

This is the bad boy, sounds good on paper, but I've read enough horror stories to keep well away. http://www.forteuk.co.uk/product.php?id=43/Advance...

[Dr Doofenshmirtz]

I'm sure it'll be fine.
Pleanty of misguided people still use it thinking oils still 'sludge up' like they did 30+ years ago.

[NotConfused]

My understanding is, if the engine is dirty, then using a Flush can cause lumps of crap to be lodged elsewhere, i.e. oilways. Theredfore it should only be used on clean engines, in my case the oil is done twice a year / 6000 miles, so why bother?

[Stack]

I have used Forte flush on my Saab in the past & also on my Subaru ... never caused me any harm yet.

If in doubt why not have a chat with your local garage that you use , I am sure he will be able to clarity any concerns ..

[NotConfused]

Stack said:

I have used Forte flush on my Saab in the past & also on my Subaru ... never caused me any harm yet.

If in doubt why not have a chat with your local garage that you use , I am sure he will be able to clarity any concerns ..

They'll most likely only tell me the marketing bumf thats on the website. Plus I wouldnt want to offend them as they've been very good to me in the past.

[Stack]

So they sound pretty trustworthy & value your custom.

I would'nt worry about it.

[Lastinclass]

The viscosity on the forte flush is as good as oil! If they heated the engine up with the flush in and then drained it I wouldn't worry. I've used it for years and found it to be very good.

[NHK244V]

Used it loads and the only problem i've had is on a really really sludged up engine where the crap falls to the sump and blocks the strainer on the oil pump pick up but that was one engine out for over 50 and TBH i only did it cos it was a kill or cure kind of job cos the engine was so blocked and gummed up it hardly ran and even on that job dropping the sump and cleaning the strainer made it all fine again.
To so the same job a more sympathetic way i use cheap superstore diesel oil and change/run it 4 or 5 times.

[Globs]

Stack said:

I have used Forte flush on my Saab in the past & also on my Subaru ... never caused me any harm yet.

But what about your car?

[ensignia]

I've only ever heard good reviews about the Forte range of products.

[Tunku]

Don't worry OP, they have probably forgotten to tell you they have used it every you have given them your car.